Medical treatment in India for patients from Nigeria
From Lagos / Abuja with one stop, with a medical visa from the High Commission of India in Abuja. Planned surgery, heart and cancer care, IVF and health check-ups at accredited hospitals in Delhi, with one case manager from first message to follow-up.
Lagos / Abuja → Delhi
- Flight to Delhi
- 12–16 h
- One stop, usually via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai
- Visa
- Medical visa
- Through the Indian mission
- Typical return fare
- $800–$1,400
- Economy, rough range
- Prices shown in
- US dollars
- Paid to the hospital directly
Treatments
What people from Nigeria ask us about
- Heart bypass surgeryHospital package from $3,500, about 4 weeks in India
- Heart valve replacementHospital package from $5,500, about 4 weeks in India
- Cancer opinions and treatment plansEvery case goes to a hospital tumour board before any price is given.
- Knee and hip replacementHospital package from $2,400, about 3 weeks in India
- Spine surgeryHospital package from $5,500, about 3 weeks in India
- IVFHospital package from $1,500, about 3 weeks in India
- Health check-upsFrom about $100 at the hospital, done in one or two days.
Costs
A heart bypass trip from Nigeria, item by item
With return flights from Lagos / Abuja. Planning ranges from published hospital packages, not a quote.
The whole heart bypass trip
Total $6,800–$15,600
- Hospital package56%$3,500–$9,000
- Return flights10%$800–$1,400
- Stay and food, 28 days20%$1,540–$2,940
- Tests, visa, insurance, transfers10%$490–$1,760
- Our fee4%$500
Visa and travel
Getting to Delhi from Nigeria
Medical visa from the Indian mission
- 1. Choose a hospital from the written opinions we get for you. The hospital sends an invitation letter.
- 2. Apply through the High Commission of India in Abuja (or its visa application centre). Ask about current processing times and allow extra time.
- 3. Up to two family members apply for medical attendant visas linked to yours.
- 4. Book a flexible ticket once the visa is granted. Nobody can guarantee a visa decision.
Flights
- Route
- Lagos / Abuja to Delhi (DEL), one stop, usually via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai
- Journey time
- 12–16 h, one stop
- Typical economy return
- $800–$1,400
- When you land
- We meet you at the airport with a car and a local SIM, and take you to the hospital or your apartment.
Visa rules checked against India's official e-Visa list in October 2026. Routes and fares change; we confirm yours before you book.
Paying
How paying works
- Prices are quoted in US dollars. You pay the hospital directly, usually by international bank transfer or card, and our fee separately.
- Hospitals usually ask for a deposit on admission. Your written quote says how much and when.
- Some employers and insurers in the region pay for treatment abroad if you get approval first. We can send them the hospital's written estimate and treatment plan.
Questions
Questions from Nigeria
How long is the flight from Lagos / Abuja to Delhi?
There's no regular non-stop flight, so most people change once, usually in Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai. The whole journey typically takes 12–16 h. A typical economy return costs roughly $800–$1,400.
Can people from Nigeria get an e-Medical visa for India?
Not at the moment. Nigeria isn't on India's e-Visa list, so you apply for a regular medical visa through the High Commission of India in Abuja (or its visa application centre), with the hospital's invitation letter. Allow more time than for an e-Visa. Up to two family members can come on medical attendant visas.
How much does a heart bypass trip from Nigeria cost?
As a planning range, about $6,800–$15,600 for the whole trip: the hospital package ($3,500–$9,000), return flights, about 28 days of accommodation and food, tests, visa, insurance and our fixed fee. The hospital confirms the real price after reviewing your reports.
Which currency are prices in?
US dollars. Hospitals in India quote international patients in dollars, and you pay the hospital directly, usually by bank transfer or card.
Will someone speak my language?
English. Large Delhi hospitals also have interpreters at their international desks; Tell us what you need when you ask for a quote.
Can a family member come with me?
Yes. Up to two family members can travel with you on medical attendant visas linked to yours. Many patients from Africa bring one person; we plan the stay for both of you.
Can you help if I've already been told I need surgery?
Yes. Send us your reports and the diagnosis you've been given. A specialist at an accredited hospital reviews them and gives a written opinion and a price before you decide anything.
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